In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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House vote: H.Res. 1721 // November 18, 2010

Providing for the Consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Michael Arcuri (D-NY)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1722 (Telework Enhancement Act of 2010). Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of November 19, 2010, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

239 votes, representing 125,314,675 people53.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

171 votes, representing 95,650,445 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon23953.4%
NayLost17140.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%